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Virtual Conference

Musculoskeletal Medicine


Total Credits: 2.25 including 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 2.25 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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   66
Topics:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit |  AOA Category 1-A Credit |  Arthritis |  Cancer |  Cardiology |  Chronic Pain |  Emergency Medicine |  Family Medicine |  Headache |  Inflammation |  Low Back Pain |  Musculoskeletal System |  Orthopedics |  Osteoporosis |  Pain Management |  Patient Experience & Needs |  Primary Care |  Surgery |  TMJ Disorder |  Trauma
Faculty:
Brian Geraghty, DO |  Jared W. Nichols, DO |  Charles Orth, DO |  David D. Paul, DO
Duration:
2 Hours 17 Minutes
Expiration:
Access till 03/29/2026 after purchase.


Description

This program will expire and must be completed by 03/29/26.

*** Please note this classroom webinar was part of the KCU Homecoming 2022. If you participated in the live event, you would not want to choose this program. ***

This bundle of programs from the 2022 KCU Homecoming consists of three sessions. These include:

Osteoarthritis: Office Injection Techniques with Task Trainer

  • Learning Objectives
    • Be familiar with injections.
    • Understand sterile technique.
    • Understand basic anatomy for injections.
    • Understand injection options.
    • Be familiar with basic ultrasound use.

Prolotherapy in Musculoskeletal Medicine

  • Learning Objectives
    • Science behind Prolotherapy.
    • Evidence for clinical use of Prolotherapy.
    • Differences between prolotherapy vs. scarring vs. corticosteroids.
    • Indications and the conditions amenable to Prolotherapy.
    • Discuss the need for Prolotherapy.
    • Real-world examples of the use of Prolotherapy.
    • When to refer.

When to Refer: Treating Advanced Orthopedic Disorders Found in Primary Care

  • Learning Objectives:
    • You will be able to understand subtle injuries for potential referral.
    • You will understand fracture care stabilization and why.
    • You will understand fracture-related soft tissue injuries.
    • You will understand tendon injuries that need a referral.
    • You will have a better understanding of injections.

Accreditation Statement:
The event has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA (Allopathic) Credit Designation:
MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA (Osteopathic) Credit Designation:
MAOPS is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 2.25 AOA Category 1-A CME Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Planning Committee:
The KCU CME Committee members serve as the CME Planning Committee for this conference. Membership of the committee includes faculty and staff from KCU and may include physicians from local communities. Members of the committee are listed on the KCU CME webpage at https://www.kansascity.edu/programs/continuing-medical-education.

Disclosures:
Each of the members of the Conference Planning Committee discloses that the relevant parties have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation, including no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests relative to the content of this program. Speaker disclosures are included within each bio and will be shown at the beginning of each presentation.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

 

 

 

Faculty

Brian Geraghty, DO's Profile

Brian Geraghty, DO Related Seminars and Products

Research Medical Center-Brookside Campus


Brian Geraghty, DO, gradated in 2018 from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri.  He continued on to a KCU sponsored Orthopedic Surgery residency program at HCA-Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.  He is in his last year of residency, and has been accepted into a Trauma Fellowship. 

Dr. Geraghty received the Special Medallion Award and the Gold Humanism Honor Society Award at Kansas City University. 

Dr. Geraghty has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


Jared W. Nichols, DO's Profile

Jared W. Nichols, DO Related Seminars and Products

Kansas City University - COM


Dr. Jared Nichols is an Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Kansas City University - Joplin Campus in Joplin, Missouri. He serves as the year-two course director for the osteopathic skills classes, directs OMM fellows, and conducts research. Dr. Nichols also has a non-opioid pain management clinic at a local Federal Community Health Center in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Nichols is board certified in Family Medicine and OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is also board certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and has a certificate in Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Nichols earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 2014 from A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) in Kirksville, Missouri. In 2017 he completed his residency in Family Medicine and OMT at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. In 2019 he completed his post-graduate fellowship in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Nichols has previously served as a lecturer and editor for Doctors In Training, an independent board-prep resource. 

Dr. Nichols is a self-proclaimed Missourian for life. He has three little girls with his wife, Jourdan. He loves to teach, and his interests include regenerative medicine, health and wellness, and pinball.

Dr. Nichols discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, and distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.


Charles Orth, DO's Profile

Charles Orth, DO Related Seminars and Products

Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Director

Orthopedic Surgeons Inc. (OSI)


Dr. Orth is a graduate of KCU, and has been in practice 29 years within the Kansas City Metro. He is one of 12 surgeons within Orthopedic Surgeons Inc. (OSI) and practices general orthopedics. He is the Program Director of Orthopaedics with KCU/ HCA Health Care Kansas City. He is active in the orthopaedic surgery community, being a fellow of and serving as the secretary treasurer of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). He also chairs the Program Director Section of the AOAO, and has served as a member of ACGME Orthopaedic Milestones 2.0 committee.

His practice of general orthopaedic surgery affords him excellent exposure to all areas of this field. He utilizes his skills to teach students, orthopaedic residents, family medicine residents, and family medicine sports medicine fellows how to be comfortable and knowledgeable in this field. It is a pleasure being able to help patients, students, residents and fellows to reach their potential, and continuing to make our profession stronger with knowledge and compassion for others.

Dr. Orth has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Dr. Orth can be reached at charlesorth57@yahoo.com.


David D. Paul, DO's Profile

David D. Paul, DO Related Seminars and Products

Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc.


David Paul, DO, became interested in health care through his father, who was a dentist. As a medical student, he became interested in orthopedics after shadowing his older brother many times, Dr. Robert Paul. He performed his residency with OSI, then joined the practice following its completion. He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He received his bachelor’s degree in science from Avila University, Kansas City, Mo.

In high school, Dr. Paul was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track and field. He continued his basketball career in college, playing Division I basketball at Eastern Illinois University for two years. He was academic All American his second year at Eastern. He transferred and finished his basketball career at Avila University. With his background in sports, he enjoys working with young athletes, helping them return to their level of play. He also appreciates the technical aspect of performing orthopedic surgery, as well as the gratification of being able to improve his patients’ lives in a relatively short period of time.

Although he still performs most aspects of orthopedic surgery, his practice has become extremely busy with adult reconstruction, or total joint replacements. He began performing the direct anterior approach to hip replacement about 10 years ago, helping patients recover in less time and with less pain than with traditional joint replacement surgery. He strives to keep current on the newest and most innovative surgical techniques, especially as they relate to knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Paul is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He belongs to several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He also serves as an associate clinical instructor for the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and trains surgeon for the orthopedic surgery residency.

Dr. Paul and his wife, Melissa, have four adult children, Matthew, Allison, Meagan and Nathan; and three dogs. He enjoys boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with family.

David Paul DO, discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Dr. Paul can be contacted at dpaul@osikc.com


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